Cataract Lake
Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Brown Trout and 2 more species
Cataract Lake, Montana is a popular fishing spot with an abundance of fish species including rainbow trout, brown trout, cutthroat trout, and brook trout. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and bird watching. Fishing tips include using lures or flies that mimic the local insects and using light tackle for the smaller fish. The best time to visit is from late spring to early fall, with an average temperature of around 70°F during the summer months. Remember to obtain the proper fishing licenses before heading out to the lake. Get driving directions.
Weather Outlook
Fish Species
Apache Trout
The apache trout is considered to be critically endangered by the IUCN.
Brook Trout
The brook trout is one of the most popular game fishes in northeastern North America.
Brown Trout
The brown trout is one of the world’s most widely distributed and highly esteemed freshwater fish.
Cutthroat Trout
Cutthroat trout are the most widely distributed of all the western trouts of North America.
Rainbow Trout
The rainbow trout is an extremely valuable species in any and all of its forms.
Area Streamflow Levels
Streamgauge | Discharge |
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Madison River At Kirby Ranch Nr Cameron Mt | 875 cfs / 1.79 ft |
Ruby River Ab Reservoir Nr Alder Mt | 121 cfs / 3.01 ft |
Red Rock Cr Ab Lakes Nr Lakeview Mt | 35 cfs / 2.86 ft |
Henrys Fork Nr Lake Id | 18 cfs / 4.54 ft |
Ruby River Bl Reservoir Nr Alder Mt | 138 cfs / 2.85 ft |
Red Rock R Bl Lima Reservoir Nr Monida Mt | 110 cfs / 1.87 ft |
Madison River Bl Hebgen Lake Nr Grayling Mt | 825 cfs / 1.67 ft |